2-NITROANILINE 0306
March 2001
o-Nitroaniline
CAS No: 88-74-4
1-Amino-2-nitrobenzene
RTECS No: BY6650000
C.I. 37025
UN No: 1661
C6H6N2O2
EC No: 612-012-00-9
Molecular mass: 138.1
TYPES OF
ACUTE HAZARDS/SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID/FIRE FIGHTING
HAZARD/
EXPOSURE
Combustible. Many reactions may NO open flames. NO contact with Powder, water spray, foam, carbon
FIRE
cause fire or explosion. combustible substances. dioxide.
Finely dispersed particles form Prevent deposition of dust; closed In case of fire: keep drums, etc.,
EXPLOSION
explosive mixtures in air. system, dust explosion-proof cool by spraying with water. Combat
electrical equipment and lighting. fire from a sheltered position.
EXPOSURE PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!
Blue lips or finger nails. Blue skin. Local exhaust or breathing Fresh air, rest. Artificial respiration if
Inhalation
Headache. Dizziness. Nausea. protection. indicated. Refer for medical
Confusion. Convulsions. Laboured attention.
breathing. Unconsciousness.
MAY BE ABSORBED! (Further see Protective gloves. Protective Remove contaminated clothes.
Skin
Inhalation). clothing. Rinse skin with plenty of water or
shower. Refer for medical attention.
Face shield, or eye protection in First rinse with plenty of water for
Eyes
combination with breathing several minutes (remove contact
protection. lenses if easily possible), then take
to a doctor.
(Further see Inhalation). Do not eat, drink, or smoke during Induce vomiting (ONLY IN
Ingestion
work. Wash hands before eating. CONSCIOUS PERSONS!). Refer
for medical attention.
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL PACKAGING & LABELLING
Sweep spilled substance into covered containers; if T Symbol Do not transport with food and
appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. R: 23/24/25-33-52/53 feedstuffs.
Carefully collect remainder. (Extra personal S: (1/2-)28-36/37-45-61
protection: P3 filter respirator for toxic particles.) Do Note: C
NOT let this chemical enter the environment. UN Hazard Class: 6.1
UN Pack Group: II
EMERGENCY RESPONSE STORAGE
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-61G12b Separated from strong acids, strong oxidants, combustible and reducing
NFPA Code: H3; F1; R2 substances, food and feedstuffs.
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Chemical Safety SEE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON THE BACK.
0306 2-NITROANILINE
IMPORTANT DATA
Physical State; Appearance Routes of exposure
ORANGE-YELLOW CRYSTALS The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of
its vapour, through the skin and by ingestion.
Physical dangers
Inhalation risk
Dust explosion possible if in powder or granular form, mixed
with air. No indication can be given about the rate in which a harmful
concentration in the air is reached on evaporation of this
substance at 20掳C.
Chemical dangers
On combustion, forms toxic fumes of nitrogen oxides. Reacts
Effects of short-term exposure
with strong acids, strong oxidants and strong reducing agents.
Reacts with organic materials in presence of moisture causing The substance may cause effects on the blood, resulting in
fire hazard. formation of methaemoglobin. The effects may be delayed.
Medical observation is indicated. See Notes.
Occupational exposure limits
Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
TLV not established.
The substance may have effects on the blood, resulting in the
formation of methaemoglobin. See Notes.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Boiling point: 284掳C Vapour pressure, Pa at 20掳C: 4
Melting point: 71掳C Flash point: 168掳C
Density: 1.44 g/cm3 Auto-ignition temperature: 521掳C
Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 25掳C: 0.126 Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 1.44
ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
The substance is harmful to aquatic organisms. Do not let this chemical enter the environment.
NOTES
Depending on the degree of exposure, periodic medical examination is indicated. Specific treatment is necessary in case of
poisoning with this substance; the appropriate means with instructions must be available. Also consult ICSC 0307 3-Nitroaniline,
and ICSC 0308 4-Nitroaniline.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Neither the EC nor the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of the EC or the IPCS is responsible
LEGAL NOTICE for the use which might be made of this information
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